Welcome to NerveMed.com, the Leading Resource for Nerve and Spine Health Information

When your back, legs, head or spine hurt, you just want relief. And that's why people come to NerveMed - we offer a comprehensive set of articles on spine and nerve health issues that can give you the information you need to better communicate with your physician.

No website can substitute for a direct medical examination by a qualified health care professional. If you are in pain, we urge you to contact your primary care physician immediately for treatment. NerveMed is a resource but is not intended to supplant real, in-person medical attention.

If you're seeking more information about a condition you or a loved one may have been diagnosed with, or if you're simply seeking more information about these types of conditions, NerveMed is ready to help.

Our site is separated into two main article categories: Disorders and Procedures. The various Disorders cover the main areas of nerve and spine health: Nerve Disorders, Spinal Disorders, and Cranial Disorders. Procedures covers the latest, minimally invasive techniques for providing relief for these disorders.

We also have a Video section with content prepared by Dr. Aaron G. Filler, MD PhD, director of the Institute for Nerve Medicine, the Santa Monica, California-based medical consultancy that publishes NerveMed. We encourage you to take a few moments to watch these videos to learn more about some of the more common afflictions Dr. Filler sees and treats at INM.

And, of course, NerveMed is ready to offer more information and assistance simply by filling out our Contact form (below). All inquiries are handled by the staff of the Institute for Nerve Medicine. You may also contact INM during normal business hours at 866-41-NERVES.

Thank you for your visit to NerveMed. We hope our site will be able to give you the information you seek on your path to spine and nerve health.

Piriformis Syndrome: Advancements in Treatment

Join Dr. Aaron Filler, MD PhD FRCS, of the Institute for Nerve Medicine as he discusses state-of-the-art treatment strategies for Piriformis Syndrome (often diagnosed as "sciatica"), where sufferers endure a wide range of nerve pain from the buttocks, down the leg and to the foot.

Dr. Aaron Filler on ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings

Watch this circa-1990s ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings "Your Health" report featuring Dr. Aaron Filler soon after the public launch of magnetic resonance neurography. The case study included in this clip is an important one, as well.

"How do I know this surgery will work?"

Patients looking for a guarantee of surgical outcome are advised to stay away from any doctor who says that he or she can guarantee a cure.

The best way to place your trust in a physician is by choosing a board-certified surgeon in good standing and who is able to show objective clinical outcomes that support his or her treatment methods.

Unlike most doctors who have recently started performing these procedures, Dr. Aaron G. Filler of the Institute for Nerve Medicine has been long established as a leading expert in clinical determination and treatment of complex spine and peripheral nerve conditions. He has proven clinical methods that are often copied by other providers, many of whom never actually achieve the same successful results.

New to NerveMed: Where Do I Begin?

Because you're at NerveMed, chances are you or a loved one is suffering from ongoing pain or discomfort due to a nerve or spinal condition. The good news is you've come to the right place — NerveMed specializes in presenting comprehensive information about nerve and spine health topics in a clear and concise manner.

But it might seems daunting - after all, a website is not the same as a medical doctor examining you. (There is no substitute for direct medical analysis.) But what NerveMed can do is help give you information so that you can speak more knowledgeably with your physician about the issues affecting you or a loved one. Or, if you've already been diagnosed with a specific condition, you can learn more about the subject right here.

Our navigation contains direct links to major nerve and spine health conditions; just mouse over "Nerve Disorders" to see more options. The same is true for treatment options; mouse over "Procedures" to learn more about the latest in minimally invasive treatment options available today.

Still can't decide? Click on "Start Here" to walk through some medical descriptions that might help better direct you to the information you seek.

About NerveMed

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About NerveMed

NerveMed is a free online resource dedicated to helping patients worldwide with information about spine and nerve health issues. NerveMed is powered by the Institute for Nerve Medicine in Santa Monica, California, home to Dr. Aaron G. Filler, MD PhD, a leading neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive treatments for spine and nerve issues. Click here to learn more.

Dr. Aaron G. Filler, MD PhD

Dr. Aaron Filler is the world’s leading expert in treatment of nerve and spine pain, having revolutionized treatments by inventing several new technologies, including MR Neurography. Dr. Filler has also pioneered minimal-access surgery methods to treat complex nerve and spine problems with outpatient surgeries. Click here to learn more.